Special to the Times Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is proud to announce the launch of the Food Cart Pilot Program, following a year of advocacy and collaboration with the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. The program is…
Month: September 2024
Explore the Bay State’s skeletons beneath Old North Church
Special to the Times Massachusetts is the hub of haunted happenings centered around tales of old Revolutionary War heroes, the Salem Witch Trials, paranormal activity, and so much more. But, perhaps one of the lesser-known attractions with arguably the most…
Mayor Wu announces applications open for Spooky Streets Grant
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing have announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. This funding builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun and…
Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living set for Oct. 6; honors Jeffrey Siegal
Special to the Times Despite devastating diagnoses, the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living face each day with optimism, courage, determination and humor. ALS resident Martha Waite is a perfect…
Remembering 9/11
For anyone who is old enough to remember September 11, 2001, all of us know exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the terrible news. For this generation of Americans, that day was as memorable…
Letter to the Editor
Hello From Fort Moore Dear Editor, I hope this message finds you well. As many of you know, my commitment to public service extends beyond my role as your state senator. It is with great pride and a sense of…
Guest Op-Ed: A milestone for Massachusetts housing: new solutions for a growing crisis
By Sen. Lydia Edwards On July 31st, the Massachusetts legislature passed a groundbreaking $5.2 billion housing bond bill. Less than a week later, Governor Maura Healey signed it into law, setting the stage for one of the most ambitious efforts…
Obituaries 09-11-2024
Robert Helfer He will be forever in the hearts of his family Family and friends attended visiting hours on Tuesday, September 10th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Robert L. Helfer…
It’s Football Season
Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Salutes End of Summer with World Class Entertainment
Special to the Times-Free Press The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway presented an incredible evening of world class entertainment with renowned accordion player Cory Pesaturo featuring Eastie’s own Sonja Tengblad on August 30, at Bremen Street Park Amphitheater.…